President of the European Council António Costa, EU Ambassador to Việt Nam Julien Guerrier, ambassadors of EU member countries to Việt Nam, and other delegates take a photo with the boring machine in use for Hà Nội's Metro Line 3 during a visit on January 29. — VNS Photo Khánh An

​​HÀ NỘI — President of the European Council António Costa on Thursday visited the Hà Nội Metro Line 3 (Nhổn–Hà Nội Station) project, which is co-financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB).

The activity took place during President of the European Council António Costa’s official visit to Việt Nam from January 28–29.

Earlier this morning, the President of the European Council attended the official welcoming ceremony and held talks hosted by President Lương Cường, where the two sides have reached the agreement to elevate bilateral ties to the highest level – the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Hà Nội Metro Line 3, is one of the capital city’s key transport projects, aimed at helping to ease traffic congestion, improve the public transport system, and enhance the quality of the urban environment.

The elevated section of the line has already been put to use since November 2024, while the underground section is still under way.

After receiving an overview of the project, Costa expressed satisfaction at witnessing firsthand the results of cooperation between Việt Nam and European partners. He noted that joint efforts involving the EIB, EU member states and Việt Nma would bring tangible benefits to Hanoi residents.

He stressed that metro lines will provide a more convenient, affordable and environmentally friendly mode of transport. Thousands of people will use the system every day and thereby clearly feel the significance of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between VIệt Nam and the EU.

EC President Antonio Costa, EU Ambassador Julien Guierre, and delegates at the underground tunnel of Hà Nội Metro Line 3.1 on January 29. — VNS Photo Khánh An

Infrastructure development – including urban metro lines, green transport, railways, seaports, airports, and high-speed rail – is an area in which the EU sees significant potential and wishes to expand cooperation with Việt Nam.

Following the visit by the President of the European Council, the EU Commissioner responsible for infrastructure is expected to pay a visit to and work in Việt Nam to discuss specific cooperation, including cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and bilateral projects with EU member states, under the Global Gateway framework.

EC President Antonio Costa greets ambassadors of EU member countries to Việt Nam during a visit on January 29. — VNS Photo Khánh An

President of the European Council António Costa speaks with ambassadors of the European nations to Việt Nam.

A construction manager introduces the Metro Line 3 project for President of the European Council António Costa and delegates.

EU delegates and Hanoi Metro representatives.

President of the European Council António Costa addressed the engineers and project management board of the Metro Line 3 during a visit to the construction of the underground section on January 29. — VNS Photo Khánh An